For Thursday, September 8th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2016

14 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 7:02 am

Sunset:  7:48 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Pardon Day is today. Its an opportunity to seek forgiveness where needed.

Today is also a day to say 'Pardon Me', or 'Excuse Me' as appropriate. In today's busy society, too many people race about their lives, forgetting the small courtesies in life. Among the easiest things to let slip by, is etiquette.

The roots of this day go back to September 8, 1974. On this day, newly installed President Gerald Ford issued a Presidential Proclamation  pardoning President Richard M. Nixon of any wrong doing related to the Watergate scandal.

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.

Christian Nestell Bovee 

Manners affect how we speak and how we act in any situation, with any person. Manners reflect our heart and they affect the people around us.    

Here at my house the grand babes have quickly learned the magic words of please and thank you.  Do to the fact that they all love Mickey Mouse some have thought the magic words were Meeska Mooska Mickey Mouse, one even said Abracadabra, but soon learned otherwise.

Excuse me or pardon me go a long way toward forgiveness too.  When someone realizes you are sorry or contrite, it makes it much easier to forgive.  

Saying excuse me, Pardon me, or I’m sorry are words you will never regret.

I hope you all have a GREAT day.  Happy Thursday !

Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you — not because they are nice, but because you are. 

Author Unknown

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!

It’s National Date Nut Bread Day!

Date nut bread is perfect spread with butter and toasted. Serve it for breakfast with a nice hot cup of coffee and your off to a good start celebrating date nut bread day. Or add a drizzle of icing and serve it as a dessert.

Date Nut Bread

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar 
1/2 cup cornstarch 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/2 cup chopped walnuts 
1 cup chopped dates 
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
1 egg 
2 teaspoons baking soda 
1 cup boiling water 
Grease a 9 by 5 by 3 inch loaf pan.  Sift together flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in walnuts and chopped dates until dates are separated and well coated with flour mixture. Whisk together oil and egg; stir into dry ingredients. Dissolve baking soda in the boiling water; stir into flour mixture; beat well. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Let stand for 10 minutes. Bake date nut bread in a 350 degree oven for about 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

God gave you a gift of 84,600 seconds today. Have you used one of them to say thank you?

William Arthur Ward

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

4204. for common courtesy

4205. for forgiveness

4206. for bread, warm and toasted is good

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

  

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.

 Ralph Waldo Emerson

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma